Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Ganga River?
- The Ganga originates from the Gangotri Glacier as the river Bhagirathi.
- The Ganga enters the plains of North India at Rishikesh–Haridwar.
- The Ganga forms the world’s largest delta before draining into the Bay of Bengal.
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Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Bypolls are held when a seat in Parliament or a State Assembly becomes vacant before the full-term ends.
Statement 2: A seat becomes vacant only when the Election Commission dissolves the House early.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was granted constitutional status by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018.
Statement II: After the 102nd Amendment, the NCBC has the power to maintain the Central List of OBCs and advise the Central Government on their inclusion/exclusion.
Statement III: After the 102nd Amendment, states no longer have the power to maintain their own lists of OBCs.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
- The NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
- The NHRC Chairperson must be a retired Chief Justice of India.
- The NHRC can investigate human rights violations committed by public servants and can also recommend compensation to victims.
How many of the above is/are incorrect?
The City Prosperity Index (CPI) was developed by UN-Habitat to:
Which of the following statements correctly explain the recent depreciation of the Indian rupee beyond the 90-per-dollar mark?
- Persistent trade deficit caused by falling exports and rising imports, particularly gold imports, has put pressure on the rupee.
- Delays in finalising a free trade agreement with the US have contributed to uncertainty in India’s external sector.
- Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) outflows and limited intervention by the Reserve Bank of India have exacerbated the rupee’s decline.
- A sharp rise in domestic inflation above 6% is the primary reason for the rupee breaching the 90-per-dollar level.
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Consider the following statements regarding urban green spaces and indoor greenery in the context of Delhi:
- Urban green spaces, including indoor plant environments, help mitigate exposure to air pollution and improve respiratory health.
- Indoor greenery initiatives like cafes or community spaces can contribute to increasing awareness about sustainable urban living.
- Such green spaces significantly reduce ambient particulate matter (PM2.5) levels in the city at a macro level.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is a Sweden-based intergovernmental organisation aimed at supporting democracy and electoral processes worldwide.
Statement II: India has been a member of International IDEA since 1995 and will chair the organisation in 2026.
Statement III: The Chair of International IDEA directly oversees the conduct of elections in member countries.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to LandSpace, the Chinese private space company:
- LandSpace was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing.
- Its Zhuque-2 rocket was the first in the world to use methane and liquid oxygen as propellants.
- The Zhuque-3 rocket has successfully demonstrated full reusability.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) aims to: